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Steòrnabhagh a Tuath

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About

Steòrnabhagh a Tuath encompasses the northern outskirts and rural hinterland of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. The landscape is defined by a mix of coastal inlets, peat moorland, and scattered crofting settlements. Land use is primarily agricultural, with sheep grazing on common grazings and small-scale crofting plots. The area provides a residential buffer to the town centre, featuring both modern housing developments and older village communities.

A significant local feature is the Creed River, which flows through the ward into Broad Bay. The area includes the grounds of Lews Castle and its surrounding woodland policies, which are a major recreational space. Economic activity is closely linked to the port and services of Stornoway, with many residents commuting. The ward also contains historical sites like the 19th-century Battery coastal defence point.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.